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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.18, 3,131.34 and 627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.18, 3,131.34 and 627.06 is: 940.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.18 : 3,131.34 = 627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.18/3,131.34 = 627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.18x = 3,131.34 × 627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.18x = 1,963,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,538.06/2,088.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.31

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